What’s the climate like in Kiribati?
The current climate in Kiribati features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 26°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kiribati in recent years was 37°C in April 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in March 2019.
On average, Kiribati receives 1442 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Kiribati?
The best time to visit Kiribati for sunny weather is May, June and August through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kiribati. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kiribati
The climate table of Kiribati shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 132 | 228 | 183 | 178 | 66 | 85 | 137 | 73 | 91 | 87 | 69 | 113 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January, March, May, June and December
- Precipitation: 1442 mm per year, averaging 120 mm per month
- Driest months: 66 mm in May, 69 mm in November and 73 mm in August
- Wettest months: 228 mm in February, 183 mm in March and 178 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Kiribati
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kiribati. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kiribati
This graph shows how much rainfall Kiribati gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kiribati
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kiribati. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kiribati
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kiribati. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kiribati
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kiribati over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kiribati by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kiribati. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
